Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $12.86 | 8.665% | $13.9743 | $13.97 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
Purchase #2 | $92.50 | 12.497% | $104.0597 | $104.06 | $104.05 | $104.10 |
Purchase #3 | $91.95 | 12.442% | $103.3904 | $103.39 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
Purchase #4 | $247.88 | 11.854% | $277.2637 | $277.26 | $277.25 | $277.30 |
Purchase #5 | $226.47 | 11.760% | $253.1029 | $253.10 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
Purchase #6 | $126.76 | 13.328% | $143.6546 | $143.65 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
Purchase #7 | $38.68 | 10.617% | $42.7867 | $42.79 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $837.10 | $938.2323 | $938.22 | $938.20 | $938.40 |